Sandblasting Bans Ineffective

Tuesday, 29 October 2013 | by Pat's Picks

Levi-Strauss banned the practice of sandblasting jeans three years ago, amid concerns the practice is linked to deadly lung disease. But the San Jose Mercury News says even though other retailers followed suit, sandblasting persists in factories overseas. There’s a disconnect in what companies say is happening in their factories and what labor groups report really goes on. And it highlights the difficulties in making safety improvements in the garment industry.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News